Natural Sunscreen With Food ( Part 2)

In the previous article, we talked about some foods that have natural sunscreen benefits, but not all fruits have such wonderful effects. Let's add them to the menu to protect the skin from the sun.

1. Pumpkin seeds and almonds

It is a rich source of zinc and minerals, acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, protects skin from ultraviolet rays, heals damage and improves the immune system. In addition, the nutrients in pumpkin seeds also slow the growth of acne bacteria.
Almonds contain quercetin, which is thought to help protect the immune system from harmful UV rays. In addition, the vitamin E content in almonds can help heal the sunburn.

2. Citrus fruits

Orange, lemon ... contains more vitamin C. Vitamin C is effective against skin cancer. Citrus also helps protect the skin from sunburn and pigmentation.

3. Pomegranate

Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants and ellagic acids, which are known to provide special protection against the sun's UVA and UVB rays. This delicious fruit is believed to increase the 20% protective effect of SPF containing chemicals.

4. Strawberries

Contains many antioxidants and vitamin C, strawberries are one of the best natural sunscreen products. They protect the skin from free radical damage from the sun and make the skin healthy and bright.

5. Watermelon

This natural cooling fruit can reduce body temperature. In addition, it contains 40% more lycopene than tomatoes, so watermelon is a great natural sunscreen product.

These foods are only supplementary, do not forget to use sunscreen when you go out!

You can see more information at Natural Sunscreen With Food ( Part 1)

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